A growing number of Iowan cities are dealing with infestations of bed bugs. These five Iowan cities are facing serious bed insect problems:
Cedar Rapids
One of Iowa’s worst cities for bed bugs is Cedar Rapids. It fell eight spots from the previous year to rank 39th on Orkin’s 2024 list of the top 50 bed bug cities in the United States.Although the modest improvement is positive, bed bugs continue to be a problem in Cedar Rapids.
Davenport
The bed insect situation in Davenport seems to be getting worse. The city rose eight spots from the previous year to number 29th on Orkin’s 2024 list.This suggests that bed bug infestations and treatments are on the rise in Davenport.
Des Moines
Des Moines, the largest city and capital of Iowa, is not exempt from bed insect problems. Bed bugs have been reported to be returning throughout the state, especially in big cities like Des Moines, even though they did not make Orkin’s top 50 list.
Waterloo
There have been significant bed bug issues in Waterloo, especially in senior housing institutions. A 91-unit senior housing complex in Waterloo was the target of a recent class-action lawsuit due to a raging, uncontrolled bedbug infestation that was said to have started in 2018.
Iowa City
Being a college town, Iowa City has particular bed insect problems because of its migratory student body. The city has taken action to battle bed bugs, including mandating landlords to reveal bedbug records to potential tenants, even though exact data is scarce.Cities and citizens are implementing a number of strategies to address these infestations:
- Implementing disclosure laws requiring landlords to inform tenants of bed bug histories
- Educating the public on prevention and early detection methods
- Encouraging professional pest control treatments
- Proposing legislation to clarify tenant and landlord responsibilities for bed bug control
Cities in Iowa must continue to be proactive and watchful in their efforts to manage bed bugs and safeguard citizens since they are a persistent problem.
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